NOAA's National Weather Service HeadlinesLatest weather and climate headlines from NOAA's National Weather ServiceWinter Outlook Update: Winter Weather Still Promising Much Variablity- November 22, 2003 The NOAA Climate Prediction Center released its update to the U.S. winter outlook, which says temperatures and precipitation may vary this season, especially in the East.http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2003/s2126.htm Do You Know Your WCM- November 15, 2003 Every National Weather Service Forecast Office has a Warning Coordination Meteorologist (WCM) who oversees the public forecast and warning programs in their community, and ensures that people who use NWS products are satisfied with the services we provide. WCMs carry out a public awareness program designed to educate communities about severe weather and mitigate impacts caused by severe weather events. Get the name of your WCM.http://www.stormready.noaa.gov/contact.htm Powerful Winds Blow Across Northweastern Parts of USA- November 14, 2003 Strong winds, some reaching hurricane strength, blew across parts of the northeastern United States Thursday creating dangerous driving conditions and toppling trees and power lines. From southeastern Virginia all the way up to Maine, winds howled at 30 to 40 mph, with gusts of 50 to 60 mph. In State College, Pa., a non-thunderstorm wind was clocked at 74 mph, the wind speed of a minimal hurricane.http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2003/s2120.htm NWS's Photo Library is a Rich Resource- November 10, 2003 The National Weather Service photo library is full of images of scientific accomplishment, technological innovation, and community service. The photos help tell the stories of our people and their service to communities across America, from telegraph operators of the Army Signal Service in the 1870s to the women who joined our ranks during World War II. Enjoy these snapshots of the heritage of the Weather Bureau and today's National Weather Service.http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/historic/nws/ Winter is Coming!- November 3, 2003 Learn how to protect your family, pets, and property from hazardous winter weather. Winter storms are deceptive killers, because most deaths related to the storm are caused by traffic accidents on icy roads or hypothermia from prolonged exposure to cold. Before winter sets in, take this opportunity to get ready for the upcoming winter season by preparing emergency survival kits for your home and car. Make sure your family has a disaster plan for handling severe winter weather.http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/brochures/wntrstm.htm |